• 1850 no CXXXVIII with one quality engraving
• 1850 no CXI with one quality engraving

Enclosed two editions of ‘Church Missionary Paper now priced at £10.00  

These used periodicals have a £3 discount when collected from our shop 

The “Church Missionary Paper” : refers to publications by the Church Missionary Society (CMS), a British missionary organization. These papers, which include various titles like “The Missionary Papers” and “Church Missionary Record”, documented the society’s work and provided updates on missionary activities, particularly for subscribers in the UK. They also served as fundraising tools and offered insights into the lives of missionaries and the people they served. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown: The Church Missionary Papers were primarily created to inform and engage supporters of the CMS in the UK. They provided updates on missionary work, including accounts of missionaries’ experiences, descriptions of local cultures, and fundraising appeals. 

• Key Publications:
  • The Missionary Papers (1816-1884): Initially a quarterly publication, it later became the “Church Missionary Quarterly Paper”. 
  • Church Missionary Monthly Paper (1828-1829): This publication preceded the “Church Missionary Record”. 
  • Church Missionary Record (1830-1875): An enlarged version of the Monthly Paper, offering more extensive news. 
  • A Quarterly Token for Juvenile Subscribers (1856-1878, 1888-1917): Aimed at young readers, it featured simplified accounts of missionary work and life. 
• Content: The papers included:
  • Missionaries’ accounts of their work and experiences. 
  • Descriptions of local customs and cultures. 
  • Reports on the lives of indigenous people. 
  • Information about CMS mission stations and activities around the world. 
  • Illustrations, including line drawings and depictions of native customs and mission buildings. 

Significance: The Church Missionary Society Archive, including these papers, provides a rich source for understanding church history, mission history, and the history of colonialism and globalization, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries. The archive offers insights into evangelism, conflict, and the interaction between Western missionaries and local populations.